E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) vs Via Alpina Purple A16
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) | Via Alpina Purple A16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 23 mi37 km | 13.0 mi21 km |
| Elevation gain | 1,696 ft517 m | 4,455 ft1,358 m |
| Typical duration | 2 days | 2 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | International | International |
| Country | Austria | Austria |
| Best time to hike | Best from April to April | Best months: April, August |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) vs Via Alpina Purple A16: which should you hike?
At 23 mi37 km, E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) is the longer route — roughly 10.0 mi16 km more than Via Alpina Purple A16 (13.0 mi21 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Alpina Purple A16 is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.